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Forest Dunes Golf Club - hole 8

It doesn't get any better than Forest Dunes Golf Club in Roscommon

Forest Dunes Golf Club wows players with top service, a massive Adirondack-style golf clubhouse, greens as good as any in the country and a course ranked no. 23 among the "Top 100 Public Golf Courses" by Golf Digest. The name implies all golfers need to know about the routing. Tom Weiskopf masterfully found corridors through the trees on the front nine, while the back meanders through more open meadows and sandy waste areas.
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Pilgrim's Run golf course - hole 18

No top 100 ranking? No problem at these great Michigan public golf courses

Michigan has so many good public golf courses that the big glossy golf mags just can't seem to decide which ones are most worthy of top-100 status. The roster of good public options is so deep there are plenty of other top-100-caliber courses -- even if they didn't land an invitation to the exclusive party this time.
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Coyote Golf Club - hole 18

Watch out for the woods at Coyote Golf Club in Lyon Township

Trouble lurks at the back of the property of Coyote Golf Club in New Hudson. A thick patch of forest hides the best stretch of golf -- holes 4-7. "We call it the Amen corner," said General Manager/Director of Golf Jason Raney. "Usually you can put together a good round if you get through there unscathed."
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  • Upper Peninsula

    Wilderness is the big attraction in the Upper Peninsula. Hunting, fishing, hiking and boating are favorite pastimes of all "Yoopers." The summer golf season may be cruelly short, usually just June through September, but there are some real standout golf courses for those who make the trek.

    Newberry Country Club
    The 18-hole Newberry Country Club in Newberry, MI is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1927. Designed by Mike Husby, Newberry Country Club measures 5933 yards from the longest tees. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels.
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    George Young Recreational Complex
    The 18-hole George Young Recreation in Gaastra, MI is a public golf course that opened in 1984. Designed by George Young, George Young Recreation measures 7041 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 130 and a 74.3 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels.
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    Wild Bluff Golf Course
    The 18-hole Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley, MI is a public golf course that opened in 1998. Designed by Mike Husby, Wild Bluff Golf Course measures 7056 yards from the longest tees. The course features 5 sets of tees for different skill levels.
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  • Northeast Michigan

    While Michigan's northwest may be the more nationally known vacation region, the northeast part of the state boasts a collection of small towns and natural wonders worth exploring, too, including one of the Midwest's top golf destinations, Gaylord.

    Michaywe Pines Golf Course
    Michaywe Pines is a scenic 18-hole golf course that winds through the birch and pine forests that sit along the AuSable River. The course opened in 1972 and 32 years later the original designer, Don Childs, came back to completely renovate the course. The classic layout kept its best features but the bunkers were reshaped and deeply shouldered with lush bluegrass sod and four sets of tee boxes were crafted for each hole.
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    The Gailes at Lakewood Shores Resort
    The 18-hole Gailes at Lakewood Shores Resort in Oscoda, MI is a resort golf course that opened in 1992. Designed by Kevin Aldridge, Gailes at Lakewood Shores Resort measures 6954 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 138 and a 75 USGA rating.
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    Wilderness Valley Course at Wilderness Valley
    Wilderness Valley Resort offers two 18-hole championship golf courses. The Wilderness Valley Course is a player friendly complement to the more challenging Black Forest Course. Together, there is something for players of any skill level at the resort. The Wilderness Valley Course has the same rolling terrain of its sister course but the bunkering is more understated and the greens are more forgiving.
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  • Southwest Michigan

    Along Lake Michigan's coastline in the southwest corner of the state, a succession of small beach towns provide a quick escape from the city life of Detroit and Chicago. Value golf courses are a constant theme in Michigan, and the southwest corner is no exception.

    Braeside Golf Club
    Designed for golfers of all skill levels, Braeside Golf Club is a championship play in west Michigan. Make sure to bring your short game, as it will star at Braeside. Manage your approach shots well, because the quick, well maintained greens are hard on poor putters.
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    Thornapple Creek Golf Club
    Tucked away amidst rolling hills and abundant wildlife, Thornapple Creek Golf Club is one of the most secluded courses in lower Michigan. It has long been a local favorite, but not just for the beautiful scenery, this player-friendly yet challenging course offers an enjoyable round for all skill levels. The gently undulating greens still provide true-rolling putting surfaces and the carefully manicured fairways add to the golf course's appeal.
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    Wallinwood Springs Golf Club
    Wallinwood Springs Golf Club is bordered by the scenic Grand River on its eastern side. The challenging layout boasts an island green, an island tee, and a peninsula fairway. The golf course has two distinctly different nines, beginning with an open Scottish-links layout before moving onto the back nine, which is enclosed by mature trees.
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  • Southeast Michigan

    The majority of Michigan's population and golf courses are based in and around metro Detroit in the state's southeast corner. They love their sports in Detroit, and they especially enjoy golf in the Motor City. While there are plenty of exclusive clubs for the auto industry elite, a smattering of daily-fee courses make the game affordable and accessible for everyone.

    Eagle Eye Golf Club at Hawk Hollow
    Eagle Eye Golf Club is part of Hark Hollow, which offers a very popular 27-hole layout. Eagle Eye manages to stand out on its own as one of the top 30 public courses in the U.S. The course was a collaboration between Pete Dye and Chris Lutzke. They utilized the rolling landscape to provide a true links-style layout with a range of shot values.
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    Bruce Hills Golf Course
    Bruce Hills Golf Course is located in the north metro Detroit area near Romeo. Mature trees are scattered throughout the course, providing shade and a peacefully secluded feel. The golf course sprawls across a diverse terrain that allows for downhill and uphill approaches to the small, round greens, which are often sloped from back to front.
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    Timber Trace Golf Club
    Timber Trace Golf Club sprawls across the rolling countryside that surrounds Lake Wallaby in lower Michigan. The location seems rather remote, giving the course an isolated feel, but the round is well worth the trip. The layout is routed through tall pines and the fairways effortlessly flow across the gently rolling hills.
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  • Northwest Michigan

    The most coveted vacation spot in Michigan is the northwest coast, where you'll find many of the state's highest-ranked resort golf courses as well as charming lakes and bayside towns. Much of the state's most spectacular coastline can be found in the northwest, making it an ideal summer haven for boaters and those seeking natural, freshwater beaches.

    Little Traverse Bay Golf Club
    The 18-hole Little Traverse Bay Golf Club in Harbor Springs, MI is a public golf course that opened in 1991. Designed by Jeff Gorney, Little Traverse Bay Golf Club measures 6895 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 136 and a 73.
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    Lakes Golf Course
    The Lakes Golf Course offers a unique layout that offers six links holes, six holes that wind through forests and across ski slopes, and six that play along Lake Michaywe. The course offers unrivaled scenery and memorable views.
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    Michaywe Pines Golf Course
    Michaywe Pines is a scenic 18-hole golf course that winds through the birch and pine forests that sit along the AuSable River. The course opened in 1972 and 32 years later the original designer, Don Childs, came back to completely renovate the course. The classic layout kept its best features but the bunkers were reshaped and deeply shouldered with lush bluegrass sod and four sets of tee boxes were crafted for each hole.
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